Business Shell Oil Returns to New Orleans Amid Housing Worries January 30, 2006 Shell Oil returns to Lafayette Square in New Orleans. Along with Shell, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin provide more than 10,000 jobs for area residents. Many evacuees are returning to their jobs, but city officials wonder where the employees are going to live. Shell Oil Returns to New Orleans Amid Housing Worries Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5178277/5178278" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Shell Oil Returns to New Orleans Amid Housing Worries Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5178277/5178278" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Law Senate Panel Set to Vote on Alito January 24, 2006 The Senate Judiciary Committee votes Tuesday on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Alito's confirmation is anticipated despite objections from some Democrats. Senate Panel Set to Vote on Alito Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5169688/5169689" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Senate Panel Set to Vote on Alito Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5169688/5169689" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Katrina & Beyond New Orleans: Impressions of a Devastated City January 24, 2006 Media coverage simply is not enough to prepare a first-time visitor for the scope of the devastation in New Orleans. Particularly haunting are the high-water marks on the city's buildings. New Orleans: Impressions of a Devastated City Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5169706/5169707" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
New Orleans: Impressions of a Devastated City Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5169706/5169707" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment New Chief Judge Named for Saddam Trial January 24, 2006 Court officials named a new chief judge to preside over the trial of Saddam Hussein, which is now due to resume Sunday. New Chief Judge Named for Saddam Trial Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5169661/5169662" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
New Chief Judge Named for Saddam Trial Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5169661/5169662" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Economy Ford Targets 30,000 Jobs, Will Close Plants January 23, 2006 Ford Motor Company CEO Bill Ford says the automaker will cut up to 30,000 North American jobs by 2012. The moves are part of a restructuring plan that will see a number of manufacturing plants close, as well. Ford Targets 30,000 Jobs, Will Close Plants Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media Windows
Business Disney Board to Discuss Pixar Animation Deal January 23, 2006 Disney's board of directors meets Monday amid speculation that the entertainment company will buy Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar's animated offerings have been more successful than Disney's in recent years. Disney Board to Discuss Pixar Animation Deal Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5167779/5167780" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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On Sports Steelers, Seahawks Advance to Super Bowl XL January 23, 2006 The Seattle Seahawks will play in their first Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in Detroit; the Pittsburgh Steelers will return for a shot at the franchise's fifth Super Bowl title. Both teams dominated their opponents in Sunday's conference championship games. Steelers, Seahawks Advance to Super Bowl XL Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5167806/5167807" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Steelers, Seahawks Advance to Super Bowl XL Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5167806/5167807" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East McCain on Iran: Military Option Is 'Last Option' January 23, 2006 As Western diplomats discuss what to do about Iran's nuclear ambitions, Sen. John McCain, (R-AZ) says: "We cannot take the military option off the table, but we have to make it very clear it's the last option." McCain on Iran: Military Option Is 'Last Option' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5167770/5167771" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
McCain on Iran: Military Option Is 'Last Option' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5167770/5167771" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Books Librarian's Picks: Books for a Rainy Day January 19, 2006 The wet spell in the Pacific Northwest is seen as an opportunity for Nancy Pearl, the Seattle librarian who regularly shares her recommended readings. She shares her list of books for a rainy day. Librarian's Picks: Books for a Rainy Day Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5162810/5162825" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Captors Threaten to Kill Journalist Carroll January 19, 2006 The captors of American journalist Jill Carroll, who was kidnapped in Iraq almost two weeks ago, say they will kill her Friday unless all women prisoners in Iraq are freed. Captors Threaten to Kill Journalist Carroll Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5162946/5162947" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Long View Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens January 16, 2006 As part of Morning Edition's series The Long View, we hear from oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens. Pickens says he still gets his hands dirty and doesn't plan to retire until he dies. Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5159144/5159145" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Finland's Halonen Fails to Win Re-Election January 16, 2006 According to final election results in Finland, President Tarja Halonen fell short of 50 percent of the vote, forcing a runoff election against the second-place challenger. Finland's Halonen Fails to Win Re-Election Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5159266/5159267" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Cities Offer Free Parking to Hybrid Drivers January 16, 2006 Some who are willing to take a hybrid with a little less horsepower can get a bonus: free parking. Salt Lake City has just joined several other cities that now offer free metered parking for all green vehicles. Cities Offer Free Parking to Hybrid Drivers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5159120/5159121" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Cities Offer Free Parking to Hybrid Drivers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5159120/5159121" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
On Sports Steelers, Seahawks Advance in NFL Playoffs January 16, 2006 The Pittsburgh Steelers advanced Sunday to the AFC Championship game after a 21-18 upset over the Indianapolis Colts, while the Seattle Seahawks upset the Washington Redskins in one of Saturday's playoff games. Steelers, Seahawks Advance in NFL Playoffs Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5159135/5159136" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Iraqis Still Await Parliamentary Election Results January 16, 2006 Political dealings continue in Iraq, despite the fact that politicians are not entirely sure where they stand with voters. Results from last month's parliamentary election have been delayed by charges of fraud. An international monitoring group is expected to announce findings Thursday in their investigation of those charges. Iraqis Still Await Parliamentary Election Results Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5159105/5159106" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Iraqis Still Await Parliamentary Election Results Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5159105/5159106" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript